GCSE Biology - Is Your Lifestyle Really a Personal Choice? - Lifestyle & Risk Factors #42

The video explains the concept of risk factors, which increase the likelihood of developing diseases but do not guarantee them. It focuses on non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, highlighting how lifestyle choices and environmental factors contribute. The video discusses the complex interactions of multiple risk factors and their direct links to diseases. It also addresses the societal impact of diseases, including economic and familial effects. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding demographic variations in risk factors and making informed health choices.

What are risk factors and how do they relate to diseases?

Can you provide examples of non-communicable diseases and their risk factors?

How do lifestyle choices impact the risk of developing diseases?

What are some direct causes of diseases mentioned in the text?

In what ways do diseases affect not just individuals but also their families and communities?